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Indigenous knowledge of silkworm cultivation and its utilization in North Eastern region of India

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Title Indigenous knowledge of silkworm cultivation and its utilization in North Eastern region of India
 
Creator Unni, BG
Goswami, Manoshi
Kakoty, Yelena
Bhattacarjee, Minakshi
Wann, Swalang B
Rajkhowa, Geethashri
Das, Sangeeta
Devi, Basab Rani
Chutia, Anamika Das
 
Subject Silkworm cultivation
Sericulture
Silk fiber
Northeast India
 
Description 70-74
The vegetation of Northeastern region is unique being characterized as one of the richest flora in the world, which produces a variety of products. Northeastern India has the highest number of endemic plants, animal and microbial species. Many sericigenous insects along with their food plants are endemic to this region. Sericulture and weaving are part of the cultural heritage of the Northeastern region and is one of the most promising income sources to this region without spending much for its cultivation.
 
Date 2009-02-05T05:29:40Z
2009-02-05T05:29:40Z
2009-01
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0972-5938
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2971
 
Language en_US
 
Relation Int. Cl. ⁸: A01K67/04
 
Publisher CSIR
 
Source IJTK Vol.8(1) [January 2009]